Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 101
  3. Negative: 7 out of 101
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  1. Stealthgear
    Jun 23, 2015
    4
    Unfortunately this game doesn't hold up over time. Younger me rented Z.O.E. shortly after the PS2s release and thought it was fun with amazing graphics. A second look shows its flaws. The game is a confusing experience and a little repetitive. The controls aren't really fluid or easy to understand. The auto-lock on doesn't add anything. The camera and character movement are on the poorUnfortunately this game doesn't hold up over time. Younger me rented Z.O.E. shortly after the PS2s release and thought it was fun with amazing graphics. A second look shows its flaws. The game is a confusing experience and a little repetitive. The controls aren't really fluid or easy to understand. The auto-lock on doesn't add anything. The camera and character movement are on the poor side. A second look at this game shows how old it is. The Armored Core series was better with more to do. There are some Gundam games that are also more fun. Don't bother with Z.O.E. anymore. Being a Kojima game didn't save it in the long run. This feels like a C grade game with pretty graphics, even though its somewhat playable.… Expand
  2. [Anonymous]
    Mar 8, 2003
    0
    This game is pathetic.

Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best PS2 Game of 2003
58
#58 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
33
#33 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    83
    Gameplay is instinctive, chaotic, and breathtaking. Unfortunately, the entire thing is still very linear, a bit too segmented, and repetitive. [May 2003, p.124]
  2. Into Liquid Sky
    91
    The game is very story-heavy and linear because of the heavy focus on story. Outside of that, though, the game is a vast improvement over the previous game.
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  3. Cinescape
    75
    An improvement in just about every way.
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